Light lunch and wine tasting on the hills of Lucca

About this tour

Sommelier-led tour of a working winery in the countryside surrounding Lucca, with paired lunch and tastings. Simone Vergamini, Tuscany's top sommelier, guides you through the vineyard and cellar before settling on a panoramic terrace or in the tasting room. You'll eat seasonally-driven local food—antipasti, pasta, dessert—matched with the estate's white, rosé, red and dessert wines. Three to four hours total, transport included if needed.

Highlights

• Led by Tuscany's Best Sommelier 2023
• Seasonal lunch with local ingredients and wine pairings
• Panoramic terrace overlooking vineyard slopes
• Cellar tour and estate history from a sommelier's perspective
• Full-range tastings: white, rosé, red, sweet wines
• Transport by SUV or van included from central Lucca

What to expect

You'll be picked up and driven to a representative winery in the Lucca hills—typically Valle del Sole a Cappella. After a walkthrough of the vineyard and cellars, Vergamini will explain the local terroir, vine varieties and production methods while fielding any questions. Then move to either the tasting room or outdoor terrace for lunch: a light spread of local antipasti, a first course, and dessert, each matched with wines from that particular cellar. Tastings span the full range—dry whites, rosés, reds, and sweeter finales. Plan to spend the afternoon at an unhurried pace.

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